Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2020
957. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage at which persons working in water sports can recommence work; if consideration has been given to persons that teach water sports with regard to the easing of restrictions for outdoor workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5889/20]
View answerThe stage at which persons working in water sports can recommence work is dependent on the specific characteristics of the water sport concerned, for example whether it occurs indoors or outdoors, as these determine the applicable phase of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business.
Phase 1 of the Roadmap, which commenced on 18 May, permits certain outdoor sports and physical activates in groups of no more than 4 people, all of whom may not travel further than 5km from their homes, and where social distancing can be maintained. Angling, open water swimming, sailing, rowing and canoeing are included in this category and can recommence in accordance with the prevailing restrictions with effect from the 18th of May.
